After what can only be described as a fantastic shave with the CJB Kamisori the other day, and having been away from straight razors for so long, I'm in the mindset to (potentially) get a custom Kamisori after an upcoming, albeit dragged-out, house-move (probably after the new year, so it seems). The phrase 'you don't know what you had until it's gone' definitely rings true for some of my...

I have used this razor for a few shaves now and can say that anyone looking for a very hollow ground razor, it is a noisy shaver, should give one of these Sheffield made very hollow ground razors a try. It took a very nice edge that is sharp and gives a smooth, comfortable and long lasting shave. It is right up there with any of the very hollow ground razors from either side of the pond that I have...

With black Friday approaching does anyone know of any good prices or a voucher code for someone in the UK?
Knivesandtools black-Friday listings don't offer any Naniwa bargains, their own brand stones are on offer though.]]>Novice SR shaving questionsTue, 20 Nov 2018 21:30:25 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/novice-sr-shaving-questions.12261/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/novice-sr-shaving-questions.12261/invalid@example.com (DeeCee)DeeCee
Been thinking about this for a while..... I have read lots and watched videos to get the basics of SR shaving. I didn't want to jump in with completely no idea.
I have a question(s) regarding the razor and the strop/ hone process.
1) I have been reading that for a 'novice' it is better to start with a round point and around 5/8 or 6/8. Does anyone have any recommendations in terms of manufacturer etc as a starting point...... I've seen from very cheap to very expensive, I'm...

Novice SR shaving questions]]>8Le GrelotsSun, 18 Nov 2018 12:09:57 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/le-grelots.3682/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/le-grelots.3682/invalid@example.com (BlacknTan)BlacknTan
I've got quite a few from Solingen, along with my beloved Japanese steel, but after buying, and shaving with my first Hospital era, Le Grelot, I've been quite impressed with their capabilities .. to say the least.

So here's mine, all NOS and pre Thiers-Issard ... I love the way the hone, and the way they shave ..

Two old Sheffield razors.]]>11Pinning razors - Nickel Silver - helpTue, 23 Oct 2018 08:51:22 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/pinning-razors-nickel-silver-help.11803/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/pinning-razors-nickel-silver-help.11803/invalid@example.com (Lord Fatboy)Lord Fatboy
I found a UK supplier of 1.5 / 1.6 mm nickel silver at a good price, but he informs me today that the mill will not be doing another production run of that gauge for at least a few months. As it is, I'm having to buy yards of the stuff to meet the minimum buy requirement of 15 quid, when I really only wanted to try a wee bit.

Anyone have any...

Pinning razors - Nickel Silver - help]]>15Loupes + other forms of magnification..What do you use?Sat, 20 Oct 2018 10:20:31 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/loupes-other-forms-of-magnification-what-do-you-use.9399/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/loupes-other-forms-of-magnification-what-do-you-use.9399/invalid@example.com (Lord Fatboy)Lord Fatboy
It allows high magnification (it says x60, but who knows) and by resting it on the spine, it holds steady as you move it up and down the razor. You can also 'turn' the razor to see different aspects of the edge. Move the loupe to different angles on the razor, changing the position of the light source shows up more than a single angle. A perfectly mirrored and scratch free bevel on...

Loupes + other forms of magnification..What do you use?]]>41My first straight razor (photos) Is it adequate?Sat, 13 Oct 2018 21:30:59 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/my-first-straight-razor-photos-is-it-adequate.11869/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/my-first-straight-razor-photos-is-it-adequate.11869/invalid@example.com (Aspzan)Aspzan
I'm looking to more experienced shavers here and have some questions... Should I stick with it (for now) and eventually get a better one or look to replace it asap? BTW I have a...

View attachment 30049View attachment 30050]]>17Lapping film stropThu, 30 Aug 2018 16:48:47 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/lapping-film-strop.5003/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/lapping-film-strop.5003/invalid@example.com (Lord Fatboy)Lord Fatboy
Placed on granite, the edges off this 0.025 micron lapping film are a bit too harsh, but made into this bulldog clip, cardboard and rubber band strop they are fantastic. Whether this has to do with rounding or etc I dunno, but It works for me. View attachment 8514]]>16Eicker Solingen Date codesThu, 30 Aug 2018 15:13:55 +0000https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/eicker-solingen-date-codes.11440/
https://www.atgshaving.com/threads/eicker-solingen-date-codes.11440/invalid@example.com (Hectorsgaf)Hectorsgaf
Courtesy of a member I have an eickersolingen55biedermeier 4/8

Apart from confusion as to when the company started producing this one of three designs ( 1875 or 1908 ) all I have established thus far is that the no on the tang relates to the date...